BAD DESIGN: KYSER GUITAR CAPO

By Nate Stroup

INTRODUCTION

A “capo” bars the frets of a guitar shortening the length of the strings

“Quick Change” capo invented in 1981 by Milton Kyser

Kyser Musical Products produce over 100,000 capos a year

Worlds most popular capo

PROBLEMS WITH KYSER DESIGN

Different guitars have different sized necks

Capo pushes down on the strings

-could damage neck-puts strings out of

tune Overpriced – around $20

The spring lever is the main flaw in the Kyser “Quick Change” design.

A redesigned adjustable spring would allow for for a more adaptable capo for different guitars. Less overall body size and different materials could reduce costs.

THE NEW CAPO DESIGN

Pros Compatible with virtually

any guitar Will not damage guitar Will not put guitar out of

tune Lower price tag

THE NEW CAPO DESIGNCons More moving parts Slimmer design and use

of different materials could affect durability

WORKS CITED Pictures

o http://www.nigelbaird.com/kyser_quick_change_capo.jpg (slide 1)o http://www.boutiquemusicinc.com/e-store/images/Kyser/KG6prod.gif

(slide 2)o http://www.guitarlessonworld.com/resources/images/guitarcircle.jpg

(slide 6)o http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3463901248_e27761a9ee.jpg?v=0

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Informationo http://www.window.state.tx.us/comptrol/fnotes/fn1005/capo.html (slide

2)